Dialogues On the Nature of Time

Dialogues On The Nature Of Time Including Ideas From Einstein To Hawking

by Sanjar Ali Khan

This book is about nature – specifically on the impact of time on nature’s various aspects. A novel approach is attempted to present new ideas through the medium of imaginary discussions principally between two animal characters – a hare and a tortoise. These characters have been accorded certain human characteristics – language, basic education and knowledge of scientific concepts as put forward through quotations from scientists, scholars and philosophers.


The ideas and concepts about time and natural phenomena are exemplified through a series of meetings between the two animal characters who sort out their own ideas and beliefs about the mysteries of time.


About the Author:-


Sanjar Ali Khan, who was born on 12th April, 1931 in Hyderabad, India, has enjoyed a lengthy career in the field of science and technology. As the Director of the Hyderabad Science Society, which he founded in 1948, he has been involved in many significant activities. Through the Society he was responsible for establishing a Radioisotope Center with funding from the Department of Atomic Energy (1968), as well as a Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Techniques Training Centre (1981), funded by the Department of Electronics, Government of India. He was appointed a part-time Adviser to the Government undertaking Semiconductor Complex Limited, Punjab, in connection with its development of silicon sensors.


He has developed ‘Visual Teaching Aids’ in science incorporating interactive, opto-electronic displays with cartoon characters for children (patented), for Vigyan Prasar.


On behalf of the Department of Science and Technology, Mr. Khan authored the ‘Report on Sensors’ and was Editor of the quarterly Newsletter ‘Sensing Devices’, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology.